Richards vs Riverstone
The verdict
Riverstone rates higher for education (60 vs 25). Riverstone is closer to the coast (31.5 km vs 33.0 km).
Scores
RichardsRiverstone
| Richards | Riverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 69 |
| Transport | 84 | 87 |
| Education | 25 | 60 |
| Liveability | 33 | 58 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Richards | Riverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37 | 8,627 |
| Median age | 52 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $725 | $2,138 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 0.0% | 40.8% |
| Born in Australia | 70.3% | 65.9% |
| Avg household size | 1.6 | 2.9 |
Growth: Richards High Growth · Riverstone High Growth
Property
| Richards | Riverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $1.23M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $934K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 17.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $820 | $820 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 54 |
Median price history
Safety
| Richards | Riverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 48 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 174 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 5,405 | 232 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 893 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 29,730 | 6,816 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Richards | Riverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 7 |
| Government | 0 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,024 |
See the full school list on each profile: Richards · Riverstone
Transport
| Richards | Riverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 84 | 87 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 48 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 75 | 84 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 640 m |
Liveability
| Richards | Riverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.3°C | 30.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 0 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 33.0 km | 31.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 41.1 km | 38.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.4 km | 8.7 km |
Population & growth
| Richards | Riverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 37 | 8,627 |
| Estimated 2025 | 53 | 12,411 |
| Projected 2041 | 129 | 30,090 |
| Annual growth rate | 9.40% | 9.52% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Richards or Riverstone?
Riverstone has the higher transport score (Richards 84/100 vs Riverstone 87/100).
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